Cognitive Impacts of COVID Equivalent to 20 Years of Brain Aging

A new study from Neuroscience News reveals that 12-18 months after hospitalization for COVID-19, patients show significant cognitive decline comparable to 20 years of aging. MRI scans and blood tests also show brain injury markers and reduced brain volume in these patients.

The findings suggest that COVID-19 has lasting effects on brain health, even in those without neurological complications. Exosomes, tiny extracellular vesicles derived from MSCs (Mesenchymal Stem Cells) are small enough to cross the blood brain barrier and have anti-inflammatory properties that can aid in repairing and restoring brain health.

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